The US unknown soldier from WWI was awarded a Victoria Cross on 11 November 1921
Members of any of the British armed forces, and possibly of the Commonwaelth armed forces, may be awarded the Victoria Cross.
No.... He could've?
1943
he saved his troop when they were captured by the Turks he had to kill 5 Turks
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop) won the Victorian cross near Cambrai, France June 2, 1917
The Dickins Medal is considered the "animal Victoria Cross." It was created in 1943. Sixty animals have been honored, pigeons most often, followed by dogs and horses. The first recipients in 1943 were 3 pigeons.
This confuses Queen Victoria with her country-she didn't take part in any wars, the last monarch to do so was George II.
Yes, in fact 17 RAF pilots won the V.C. in WWII.
It currently isn't known who the first one hundred and eleven recipients were, however the first documented Victoria Cross winner was won by John wood. He was part of the 20th Bombay native infantry division and he fought in the Anglo-Persian wars. he was awarded the Victoria Cross on the 9th of August 1856 in Bushire Persia.
The Americans
No. Although the 1920 Royal Warrant made provision for awards to women of the nursing and hospital services, as yet no woman has won the VC. This could change as many women now serve in operational theatres.
There have been many men to win the Distinguished Flying Cross awars. There does not seem to be anyone with the name Whit Rivet that has won award at any time.